How far is Abilene, TX from Farmers Branch, TX?
The driving distance from Abilene, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Farmers Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Farmers Branch.
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Start on South Pine Street
79 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right
110 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
114 m · 15 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue straight
81 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Pine Street
43 m · 4 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2083 ft · 47 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on East Highway 80
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Highway 80
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
111 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane
1952 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto Valley View Lane
1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane
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Turn left onto Bee Street
972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Farmers Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Abilene and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Farmers Branch?
The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Abilene and 92.1 miles from Farmers Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Abilene and Partly Sunny near Farmers Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordon.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 168.24 mi (270.76 km).
#1 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmers Branch
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 51,373 |
| Coordinates | 32.9265100, -96.8961200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmers Branch (-96.89612, 32.92651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $24.92 | $49.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $37.49 | $74.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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